Full Description
About the Series: The Current Multidisciplinary Oncology series, edited by Charles R. Thomas, consolidates and integrates the varied aspects of multidisciplinary care for major topics in oncology, including breast, lung, prostrate, head and neck and more. The volumes in the Current Multidisciplinary Oncology series represent all related topic areas, including oncology, radiation oncology, pain, pathology, imaging, psychological support and the primary disease. In addition, each volume includes a chapter focusing on special populations and the disease's impact / difference on them, and discussion of future directions and quality of life issues. In addition each volume has a chapter written by a private practice oncologist.
Contents
1. Importance of Multidisciplinary Approach to Colorectal Cancer; 2. Prevention and Screening of Colorectal Cancer; 3. Navigation Programs in Colorectal Cancer; 4. Polyps and Precursor Lesions; 5. Preoperative Staging: Imaging and Endoscopic Approaches; 6. Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics; 7. Management of Non-Metastatic Colon Cancer; 8. Non-Metastatic Rectal Cancer: Early and Locally Advanced; 9. Management of Synchronous Metastases; 10. Management of Potentially Resectable Recurrent Disease; 11. Systemic Therapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer; 12. Phase I/II Clinical Trials in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer; 13. Management of Systemic Treatment-Induced Toxicities; 14. Radiation Palliative Care; 15. Multidisciplinary Approach to Quality of Life; 16. Racial Disparities in Colorectal Cancer; 17. Models of Care Delivery; 19. Future Directions: Gene Expression Profiling; 19. Future Directions: Targeted Therapies; 20. Future Directions: Marker Clinical Trial Designs; 21. Colon Cancer Survivorship; 22. Patient Advocacy
